vincolò

Vincolò is the Italian verb form in the passato remoto for the third person singular of vincolare, meaning that he, she, or it bound or constrained. The term is used in both literal contexts (binding with ropes or chains) and figurative ones (imposing obligations, restrictions, or commitments). In law and administration, vincolare can also mean to encumber property or to impose a binding condition, such as a lien or restriction on transfer.

Etymology and related terms: Vincolò derives from vincolare, which in turn comes from the Latin vinculum, meaning a bond or chain. Related words include vincolo (bond, constraint) and vincolare (to bind). The sense of binding can be physical, contractual, or regulatory.

Usage and style: The passato remoto form is primarily found in historical or literary writing; in everyday language, the compound passato prossimo is more common: ha vincolato, hanno vincolato. Vincolare is used in various domains, from everyday binding of objects to formal contexts such as contracts, agreements, and legal restrictions.

Examples:

- Il capitano vincolò i prigionieri con una corda. (he bound the prisoners with a rope)

- L’accordo vincolò entrambe le parti a rispettare il cessate il fuoco. (the agreement bound both parties to observe the ceasefire)

- L’immobile è vincolato da un vincolo paesaggistico che ne limita l’utilizzo. (the property is encumbered by a scenic constraint)

See also: vincolo, vincolare, vinculum.